One Firefly LLC announced the addition of Lutron Connect to their UI University video library collection. The Lutron Connect library features 15 videos of custom-branded content that seamlessly guide users through the various aspects and functionality of the Lutron Connect app.

BCDVideo has released a video on their YouTube channel addressing whether mobile security will be a standard or a fad within the industry.

Genetec Inc. announced that its technology partner Alutel Mobility now offers extended access control capabilities to open areas, transport facilities, construction sites, mining, oil and gas operations, and education establishments without having to rely on physical readers or installations.

ONVIF announced the final release of Profile A for broader access control configuration that establishes a standardized interface for access control clients and expands the configuration options of ONVIF conformant access control systems.

HID Global announced that its Quantum Secure SAFE Sports and Events Access Manager has earned the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) “Lab Tested” designation, awarded to products that undergo the rigors of operational testing in a sports environment.

eDist Security announced the expansion of its relationship with Honeywell, with the offering of the Genesis Series Cable product line. eDist Security is the first independent security distributor for Honeywell Cable.

Jack L. Hayes International Inc., consultants in asset protection and safety, surveyed 23 large retail companies and 16,038 stores (representing a cross-section of the U.S.), with a total of $377,420,446,000 in annual retail sales in 2016.

Renova Technology, a 23-year-old after-market B2B repair services provider based in Atlanta, reported its customers — primarily commercial security integrators — documented savings of $5.8 million in 2016. In 2017 Renova projects its customers will save more than $10 million as a result of both a rapidly growing customer base and greater participation by existing customers.

Arecont Vision produced a white paper showing why its megapixel cameras cannot be hacked and repurposed to participate in cyberattacks on other network-enabled devices, which it said is unlike video security competitor cameras.